The Definition of Work Changed in the Fifteenth Century, and It

question 87

Multiple Choice

The definition of work changed in the fifteenth century, and it came to mean ______________.

• A) anything that produced income for the family
• B) anything that produced goods for the market economy
• C) anything that perpetuated self-sufficiency for rural families
• D) that women's work in the family was considered secondary
• E) the division of class and social stratification assigned value to work based on hourly labor

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Definitions:

Merit Pay

A pay increase given to employees based on their performance, usually assessed through performance evaluations, to incentivize productivity and excellence.

Employee Performance Appraisals

A periodic review and evaluation of an individual's job performance and productivity in relation to certain pre-established criteria and objectives.

Incentive Plans

Compensation strategies designed to motivate and reward employees for achieving specific performance goals or business outcomes.

Organizational Performance

The ability of an organization to achieve its goals and objectives, often measured through various indicators such as profitability, effectiveness, and efficiency.